Guess the Place

[John Walker]

Grandarog and JohnFilmer, I was hoping it might attract some new members of the GTP thread.  I have noticed that GTP photos get more views than participants so it looks like other forum members are looking in.   Come on in and join us - we're not an elite bunch.  I'll keep adding clues that might help.


If we have no new 'guessers' by tomorrow evening then whoever is online first - go for it to keep the thread moving 

[johnfilmer]

I’m not ignoring this as I too know it and like Grandarog rather hope that some new blood is out there.

[John Walker]

Next to an old hotel with great views.

[grandarog]

   Know it .Will wait a while give others a chance ,perhaps some new guessers will try.

[John Walker]

Slightly west of mid Kent

[John Walker]

Thanks John


An interesting building and grounds.  I've viewed it on estate agent's sites - as you say - very impressive.


Next one.  Where would you find this memorial?  Shouldn't be too difficult.

[johnfilmer]

You have it JW. An interesting place, apparently the old house was transported from Sussex and added to existing buildings, including a forge, some time before 1910. There was a bit more at the front but that was knocked down to provide the present hard standing.


If you view any of the estate agents details that appear online you will see that it is a substantial property with extensive gardens with good views. Obviously the further up the hill towards the ruined castle, the better the view.


The Edwardian pile, Thurnham Keep, allegedly built from spoil taken from the castle ruin is just over the road. I did do a preliminary survey in there, but it was too extensive for us, a commercial install rather than just a large domestic.


Carry on JW

[MartinR]

Thanks John for that, it reminded me that I'd never visited Thurnham Castle.  So I spent part of this afternoon exploring it with my son.  Two things about the castle: (1) the views are magnificent, and (2) it is not suitable for those of us with mobility issues.  I had to leave the scooter in the gatehouse and proceed on foot, and am now suffering!

There's a link to the parish website here: http://www.thurnham.org.uk/community/thurnham-parish-council-18453/home/

Google view is here: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.2913645,0.5897618,3a,75y,169.54h,84.44t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1seskXQs5crvBY5egDJxO1jg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DeskXQs5crvBY5egDJxO1jg%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D106.239265%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656!5m1!1e1

Full  location information:

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OS X (Eastings)     580656
OS Y (Northings)    157891
Nearest Post Code   ME14 3LE
Lat (WGS84)         N51:17:29 (51.29149243477302)
Long (WGS84)        E0:35:22 (0.5895575412050896)
Lat,Long            51.29149243477302,0.5895575412050896
Nat Grid            TQ806578 / TQ8065657891


[John Walker]

Thornham Friars, Thurnham.   Finally found a station that originally had two names on the board .

[johnfilmer]

  Now you are much closer JW

[John Walker]

Bearsted area ?

[johnfilmer]

You’ve overshot JW. Nearer to the Medway Gap.

[John Walker]

Selling area?

[johnfilmer]

 Not there Pete, go much further north east.

[pete.mason]

Beltring (and Branbridge ) Station?